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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

AT a dinner party in Washington
the other day Henry Watterson, the
fiery editor of the Louisville Courier
Journal, was called upon to reply to
the toast the Administration" He
arose, announced that he was Dem
ocrat born and Democrat bred, that
he always had and always would de-
fend Democratic Administrations, right
or wrong, and thought it the duty OF
every true Democrat to do the same.
If one could not say anything in favor
of the President out of respect to the
party that elected him, one should say
nothing at all. Then Mr.. Watterson.
in a most comical way, began a panto-
mime exhibition, showing some grace
full gestures and keeping his lips in
motion, but without uttering a sound.
After keeping this up for about five
minutes, while the guests roared with
laughter, Mr.. Watterson concluded
with the words: "Such, gentlemen,
is my opinion of the President of the
United States"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

Big DOLLS Nor WANTED Mamma
(who nearly beggared herself to give
Dot the biggest doll to be found in the
market)-" Why don't you play with
your nice doll, Dot ?" Little Dot
It's too big" Why, Dot, l picked it
out because it was so nice and big" i"
You did? Well, l don't see why
peoples can't think" "Can't think ~
Yes; how would you like a baby
what's born growed up?"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

OVER 10000 houses in Pittsburgh
and Allegheny City are using natural
gas for light and fuel. This takes the
place of $4,000 tons of coal daily, or
about 2OO,OOO,OOO bushels of coal an
nually. Those interested think the
supply of natural gas unlimited.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

THE Cabinet baby is named Frances
Cleveland Whitney, and is as pretty
as its namesake, which is saying d
great deal.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

REV. Sam Jones says: Infidelity
is only great big mouth that goes
around talking"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04
WHOLE NUMBER 1868.

aggregate about 81, 500 with an insur-
ance of only $500.
The Chinese conspiracy cases where
in some of the citizens of Tacoma in
one case and four of the residents of
Puyallup in another, were indicted, are
assuming a queer aspect. These par
ties have twice been indicted. The
first indictment was quashed on mo-
ton of the Prosecuting Attorney upon
some technical point. The second is
about to be quashed upon the ground
that women jurors constituted part Of
the panel which indicted them. A
venire for a United States jury has
now been called for the purpose of q
third Indictment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

IF We do 60 to war, we enjoy the dis.
tinchon of being the only nation on
earth that has the means for paying
spot cash for the fun.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04
Washington Territory as q State.

Philadelphia Railroad Record.
The bill now pending in the House
of Representatives relative to the ad-
mission of Washington Territory,
makes the State thus constituted about
$50 miles from east to west, 200 from
north to south and contains inclusive
of its inland waters, about $1,000
square miles-excluding such waters,
about 5000 square miles-an area
larger than all of the six New England
States; within one-tenth as much as
the combined areas of New York and
Pennsylvania. It will only be exceeded
in size by Texas, California, Colorado,
Oregon and Nevada There are seven
teen Indian reservations in Washing
ton, containing 6,332 1856 acres, partly
surveyed, and 80 organized counties
and four in the portion of Idaho which
is embraced within the State. The
Senate Committee on Territories in
presenting the bill to the Senate
said: Washington Territory was or
ganized in 1853. Its growth until re-
Gently, has been gradual, and not
rapid. Its remoteness and difficulty
Of access account therefore. With
rich lands nearer the centers of immi-
grafton, and more easily accessible, it
was but natural that this Territory
should wait development. The build
ing of the Northern Pacific and other
railroads and the building up Of Ia
coma and other seaport towns,
has given it mighty impetus in the
past decade, and every indication
points to the certainty that in the
near future it is to become one Of the
richest and strongest States of the Un-
ion. Its natural resources are pro-
baby more varied than those Of any
other State unless it be Pennsylvania.
A large portion consists of very rich
agricultural lands adapted to the pro-
duction of all the cereals as well as
other products. Another large portion
is heavily timbered, probably the larg-
est and finest body of timber within
the limits of the United States and
Territories. It has large and valuable
deposits Of coal and iron, and is fairly
rich in the precious minerals. Its To-
cation on the Pacific ocean and its
vast inland sea, known - Puget Sound,
insure its importance as maritime
State. Its resources are such as must
inevitably invite and support an in
telligent, industrious and prosperous
people,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

LOOKOUT Mountain, where the ar
mics fought above the clouds, has been
sold, and big hotel is to be built ON
its tiptop, the view from which is one
of the finest in the world.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

THE strongest concentrated ammo
mia will remove stains from old brass
when all else fails. The ammonia va
por changes the brass during the pro.
cess of cleaning to bronze color, but
the immediate application of the liquid
removes this at once,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

1T is reported that the President has
concluded to ignore the Pacific coast
in selecting the Interstate Commerce
Commissioners.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

THE Colville country is said to con-
tain fine marble. 1t may prove a bo-
nanZa.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

OLD canton-flannel is the best cloth
for wiping gilt or bronze picture
frames. A small quantity of salts of
tartar, dissolved in water, is a good So
luton for cleaning frames.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

In the course of his reply to the
toast at the annual banquet of the
Amherst alumni, lately Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher said: "This abomin-
uble strike of the Knights of Labor is
the result of this internal idea of pa
ternity of government. Because a
few men in New Jersey think
their employers have wronged them,
all this nation is called upon to suffer
on the order of this paternal govern
ment of the Knights of Labor. This
is from want of intelligence" If these
sentences were uttered by anybody
but preacher they would sound like
"cuss words"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

"SAvE the Queen" shouts . Cana
dian newspaper. If it's "seven up"
we advise that this anxiety be trans
ferred to the Jack.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

THE appearance of q blizzarded'
train is thus described by the Bis
marck Tribune: As the train came in,
with her two handsome engines putting
and snorting and glistening, she was
admired by a crowd of Bismarckers,
who are ever ready to applaud the
beautiful and picturesque. The most
interesting sight of all was the white
capped snow-plow, which came just
ahead of the train. The plow was
loaded with several tons of pure white
material, and the engine was a gigan-
tic moving icicle, of curious shapes
and exquisite beauty. The drive
wheels, the boiler, the bell and the
smoke-stack we're handsomely slated
with ice and snow, and the cab was a
perfect little crystal palace.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1887-03-04

If Brigham Young can't be resur-
rected, why not try i: on r. B. Hays
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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23


Who has the key Of Christmas lani'
When the bonfire shines,
And the holly twines,
CarolIers sing merry band
And stars are bright DER that fair strand
Who has the key Of Christmas lni'
Light are tho hearts in Christmas land,
In each group You meet
There are faces sweet.
Bosoms young and guilcless are there,
And brows not yet wrinkled with care
Who has the key Of Christmas landi
Dear baby hearts in Christmas land,
We want To- be near.
And join in your cheer
When the tree with the strange fruit bends
And YOU wait for what Santa sends
Who has the key Of Christmas landl
Love has the key of Christmas land
Oh, come cherub love,
With wings like the dove
Spread over hearts thy light Of peace,
Sow for a harvest full Of Increase
Open the gates of Christm1s land.
Open the gates Of Christmas land,
There is much to do.
And the days are few.
Bid all men set charity free,
BY thy grace let us see there be
None of Gods poor in Christmas land.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23
HI M0R0US.

The eronauts business, it seems, is
going up.
The latest wrinkle-that in the tails
of your overcoat.
Toot terrible The blast of the ANA
tour cornct player.
Men who must draw the line some
where Surveyors.
A dog rarely points moral, but he
frequently adorns a tale.
Why is a tired man like an umbrella'
Because he's used up.
A good motto for a dime museum
"Woadcrs will never cease"
The successful lover thinks he is get
ting ahead when he is getting heart.
Women have a tendency toward
anarchy. They blow up their hus
bands.
1'4ahiaas faT males oa't ES....a-s much,
still there is always a new wrinkle in
coat tails.
The chiropodist is content to begin at
I the foot in business; the barber straight
at the head
on take your part, as the dog said
when he robbed the cat of her portion
of the dinner.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23

A certain school girl used always to
be besetting her friends with the ques
ton, 'If say like chocolate, and you
say YOU do, do we mean the same thing3
Docs any one substance taste the same
to different people, Evidently it was
a question which could never bo
answered. A less difficult one is that
as to the meaning which words assume
in different minds.
Three or four japanese students wer3
in the habit Of dining at a certain resi-
dence in Boston. One of the party was
a Young man Of high rank and great
dignity, and when he was missing from
the table oae day the host asked, with
some solicitude, thecausc Of his absence.
ooh, lie cannot come, . said the
spokesman of the party, shaking his
head sadly; he very dissipatcd-he
very dissipated.'
The hostthought it best not to mako
any further inquiry at the time, but
after the meal lie yeaurel to ask the
young man in private, You say Mr.
MIN Shi is not wclI.'
"No, he not we'll he very di.sipa
ted.
aBless me- he hasn't been drinkin8'
"Oh no, no; he no drink"
'Not gambH1gl'
''No no; he no gamble
'May ask you what he has been do
ing thenlo
"oh, he very dissipatel. He eat
spongec cake alice time-he all broke
~ now - Boston Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23
Warming the Body by the Breath

Some people may not know that when
exposed to severe cold feeling of
warmth is really created by repeatedly
filling the lungs to their utmost in this
manner: Throw the shoulders well
back and hold the head well up. Initiate
the lungs slowly the air entering en-
tirely through the nose. When the
lungs are completely illcl, hold the
breath for ten seconds or longer, and
then expire it quickly through the
mouth. After repeating this exercise
while one is Chilly" a feeling of
warmth will be felt over the entire body,
and even to the feet and hands. 1t is
important for all to practice this cxer-
else many times each day, and espe-
cially when in the open air. If the habit
ever becomes universal, then consump-
ton and many other diseases will
rarely, if ever, be heard Of Not only
while practcing the breathing exer-
else" must the clothing be loose over
the chest, hut beginners will do we'll to
remember in having their clothing fit
ted, to allow for the permanent expan-
sion of the chest of one, two and even
three inches which will eventually fol-
low Boston Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23
NO. H..
What I Live For.

live for those who love me,
For those | know are true,
For the heaven that smiles above me,
And awaits my spirit too;
For all human ties that bind me,
For the task by God assigned me,
For the bright hopes left behind me,
And the good that | can do.
live to learn their story
Who've sufTcr'd for my sake,
To emulate their glory,
And follow in their wake;
Bards, martyrs, patriots, sages,
The noble Of all ages,
Whose deeds crowd history's pages
And Times great volume make.
live TO hail the season,
By gifted minds foretold,
When men shall live by reason,
And not alone by gold
When man to man united,
And every wrong thing rightei,
The whole world shall be lighted,
As Eden was Of old.
live TO hold communion
With all that is divine,
To feel there is a union,
Twixt natures heart and mine,
To profit by alliction,
Reap truth from fields Of fiction,
Grow wiser from conviction,
And fulfil each great design.
] live for those who love me
For those who know me- true
For the heaven that SMILES above me,
And awaits my spirit too,
For the wrong that needs resistance,
For the cause that lacks assistance.
For the future in the distance,
And the good that can do.
-[G. LinnHus Bank.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23
Fish.Llnes From Butterflies.

The boys IN China, 20, vou as the boys
in America, have their favaritc sports
and pastimcs. The fishing limos a.ei in
this country are Of twinc. hut in China
they are the product Of moth. Adele
NJ. Field, Of swatow, China, writes t.
the Swiss Cross:
In some Of the Chinese shops there
are sold, for about one cent each, little
coils of TRANSLUCENT, yclowish thread,
from five to ten feet long. When old
and dry they arc rather brittle. but
when they have been soaked for ten
minutes in warm water in which rice
has been boiled they toushon and will
bear the strain Of a four Or fye pouad
weight. They are used as fshingliaos,
and are reckonod the best for creek or
coast. They are uawittingly supplied
to the fishermenby butterfly.
The large and beautiful Atlas moth,
with pink stripes and ,iy glowing crcs-
cents on its brown wings, fits about
and lays its eggs on the tallow trees.
The eggs hatch in the sunshine, she tiny
caterpilllrs come out and feed On the
fresh leaves, and grow to be four inches
long and an ihch thick. They are of a
bricht naIe dreen color with horny
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23

A centipede and a tarantula which
were found in a bunch Of bananas at
Sacramento were placed in a glass jar
together to see what the result would
be. They commenced fighting immcdi-
ately. After severe struggle the cen
tipede killed his antagonist. A mouse
was then placed in the jar and rolled
over dead after one bite from the cent?
ro1n
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23
A Brave Officer.

Harold de Murat, first officer of the
Estalla, which sailed from Valparaiso
to Puget Sound, was on the deck when
anegro boy who was trying to furl the
malnsail was thrown overheard by
iurch of the vessel. Murat ordered the
helm put hard down aud the long boat
lowered, but the sea was so heavy that
the men would not obey. Then he
alone cut away light boat and jumped
into 1t and rowed away and managed to
reach the negro, who was 500 yards
astern. He got him into the boat,
rowed back to the ship, helped him
climb the vessels side, and then, COM
pletely exhausted sank in the boat.
which at that instant was capsized.
lie went down and was never seen
again.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23
Another lireat Living CURIOSITY.

"What is your speciality, my friend ~
inquired the visitor Of dime museum
freak.
"Phcnomcnal intelligence.
I'm what direction does it Ie2'
I'm the mau who always shuts the
door. ~ IIarper's Bizar.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23

1t always bothers a Frenchman who is
learning English toread one day that
murder has been committed, and the
next day that the murderer has been
committed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1887-12-23

"The use { foreign pickles and
sauces in this country is very small now
American products have taken their
place
This was the reply of a wholesale New
York grocer to question from Mail
aud Express reporter The reporter
then asked:
Has the fame of the foreign goods
died out9"
'Not exactly; but the American
pickles are fully equal to tn en-, and,
what is of NOR importance to consum-
ers, they are mfch cheaper. You will
remember tha at one time no pickle
was thought worth eating unless it bore
the stamp of acertain firm in London
The same may be said of sauces. But
this is all chnnEed. No one thinks of
asking for tho London concerns pickles
now in any ordinary grocery store, and
if anyone should it would be almost i'm
possible to get them. The American
bottle pickles are from thirly-thrce to
fifty per cent cheaper to the jobbing
trade and therefore can be sold at a
lower price to the consumer"
"Where are the pickles proparcdl"
"They are grown aaI picked ia this
State At Moatrosc, N. Y there is a
pickle factory nearly block in extent.
They are put up in quantities to suit
both family and hotel use.
"What about the saucesf
"The Old English sauces arc no longer
on the prce lists Of large grocery stores.
as a better kind can be supplied at from
40 to 50 per cent. cheaper. That the
latter gives satisfaction is shown by the
fact that it has superseded the foreign
among the wholesale trade and iobbers,
besides which the old prejudices against
anything American has diel out. If the
article be equally good, and can be had
cheaper, it will command the trade"
The National tribune., 1887-12-22
AT WAYNESBORO.


EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Can you ex-
plain the reason why SO many writers in THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE try 10 convey the idea
that their particular regiment always bore the
brunt Of al the hard fighting, and did ali the
hard work on our side, except perhaps a little
assistance from some other command which
Tau ~ tine first Ore, while "Our" boys never
budped an inch2 IL seems to me that thore is
entirely too much Of this kind of nonsense and
tic fact rs, such writers SO far as j have per.
sonal acquaintance with them, almost invaria-
big come from the regiments or brigadeS ia
Fitzpatrick Western command; that were not
considered The braYcst aud best always. IL il
this kind Of buster and setting up Of such
claims, only % BE- contrad ctcd by another
writer, that sometimes make people think
Onion soldiers arc inclined 10 brag Of their
exploits.
On this point notice anartice from the pen
Of W. w. Cook, Aajutant. 9Th Mich. Cav Ian.
sing Mich giving an account Of the cavalry
light az Naynesb0rO, On, which 10 say The
least cannot but be a surprise TO a 92d III man
j shaA not attempt 10 give amy description oi
this fight now. ia Adj Cooks description hC
simply gives the 92d III. the position Of Skin.
mishers, while the 10th Ohio aud 9th Mich. did
the work; when the fact is, If we know any
thing about h. and we think we do, the 90
dismOuntcd, drove the enemy from both thell
lines of barricades and had them on the run
before any charge was made by the cavalry a
all, except a small squad CD either flank. Their
b. no question that the cavalry made gallant
and successful charge later, nor that the Oh
Mich was one Of the best ia the brigade; but
please, Adjutant, don't call the work done b,
the 92d al Maynesboro skiTmishing, or wei
have 70 show the matter up officially and refer
10 results casualties, etc.
] don't wish TO take any wind out Of Adj
Cooks sails, and be may have charged the enc
my's lines in order 10 capture the flag of Tia,
% Ca; but IL was currently reported that il
the charge his horse became unmanaeoable anC
carried him inside the Confederate forces, an,
that was why lac went there A. NoNTZ
Sergeant Major, 92d H. MID Inf, Jerome
Kan.